Swede question

[martinbns]

I've never loaded for the 6.5x55 but have for the 260 remington. I always thought they were ballistic twins, now when I really look at it they aren't.

The swede has a bit more case capacity and gets loaded to milder pressures. Is there any reason with a new Rifle the swede can't be loaded to 260 rem velocities if I use a Chronograph to develop my loads?

Thoughts?

 

[downwindtracker2]

Some manuals have new rifle swede loads,if you go from there ,I think it's bit faster even. Or use VihtVouri data,it's both brisk and safe in M-96s.

 

[burnt_servo]

the 6.5x55 has more case taper than the 260 , which can mean more bolt thrust , and possible case stretching when loaded to the same pressure .

that said , the swede preforms well when loaded to the higher pressures in a MODERN bolt action , and works even better after it is recut to a ackley improved case ( less case taper is one of the main changes ) .

 

[unstableryan]

Sorry if I'm way back.. but there's an ackley improved 6.5x55?
can someone point me in a good direction

 

[burnt_servo]

google " 6.5x55 ai " ... that will get you started